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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£620
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • PassMark benchmark result: 19682
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.8 GHz
  • CPU socket: FP8
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 28 W

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

7.8

Performance

18.0%

8.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

7.9

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £620

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, part of the 'Krackan Point' family, is a mid-range mobile processor built on a 4nm process featuring a hybrid 6-core/12-thread architecture with 3 high-performance Zen 5 cores and 3 efficiency-focused Zen 5c cores. It operates with a base clock of 2.0 GHz, reaching boost speeds up to 4.8 GHz, and includes a 16MB L3 cache with a default TDP of 28W (configurable from 15W to 54W). Key pros include an integrated XDNA 2 NPU delivering 50 TOPS for advanced AI tasks, support for fast LPDDR5x-8000 memory, and impressive power efficiency that enhances battery life in budget-to-midrange laptops. However, notable cons include its downscaled Radeon 840M integrated graphics with only 4 compute units, which limits gaming performance compared to higher-tier Ryzen AI 300 models, and the lack of user-replaceability due to its soldered FP8 socket design.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen AI 5 340

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.9
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a technical score of 7.92 points, which is higher than that of 76.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

7.7
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 70.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: LOW

mobile
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: LOW

FP8
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the FP8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: LOW

x86-64
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.8 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 71.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

3 x 2 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a base clock of 3x2.0 GHz & 3x2.0 GHz which is lower than that of 60.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to that of 7.4% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: LOW

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

6 MB
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an L2 cache of 6 MB which is larger than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

480 KB
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an L1 cache of 480 KB which is larger than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

8,000 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports memory speeds up to 8,000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.1% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-8000 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.5% of processors and equal to 8.2% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: LOW

Radeon 840M
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Radeon 840M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 97.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=24

4
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 4 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 90.4% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 76.2% of processors and equal to 3.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.5% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 15-54 W
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AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Krackan Point vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Krackan Point vs Kaby Lake).Krackan Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 49.7% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,743 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,743 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.3,743 vs 2,500
  • 59.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,344 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,344 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,344 vs 1,471
  • 85.4% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,951 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,951 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,951 vs 4,829
  • 86.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,682 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,682 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.19,682 vs 10,572.5
  • 53.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (752 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (752 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.752 vs 489
  • 2.73x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8000 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 5 newer release date
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
  • Advanced security extensions
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, GMET, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
  • Supports HMP
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 49.7% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,743 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 59.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,344 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 85.4% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,951 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 86.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,682 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 53.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (752 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 11.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Krackan Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 2.4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.73x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-8000 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 840M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Lower base clock
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower base clock than the average processor (3x2.0 GHz & 3x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 10.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher die size than the average processor (195 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 2.48x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is more expensive than the average processor (£620 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is more expensive than the average processor (£620 vs £250).£620 vs £250
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.4 vs 24
  • 10.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher die size than the average processor (195 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a higher die size than the average processor (195 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².195 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2 vs PTT 2
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.20 vs 28
  • Lower base clock
    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower base clock than the average processor (3x2.0 GHz & 3x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a lower base clock than the average processor (3x2.0 GHz & 3x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).3x2 GHz & 3x2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen AI 5 340?

  • Outstanding value for budget laptops, often found in devices priced between $400 and $500
  • Excellent power efficiency, particularly in multi-threaded creator workloads where it delivers superior performance-per-Watt compared to many Intel rivals
  • Impressive single-core performance and responsiveness for everyday tasks like web browsing and light photo editing
  • Capable NPU (XDNA 2) providing up to 50 TOPS for AI-accelerated tasks such as local LLMs and image processing
  • Strong multi-threaded performance that can outperform some higher-tier Intel Core Ultra laptops in specific tasks like 4K video encoding
  • Exceptional battery life in thin-and-light implementations, with some users reporting up to 16 hours of use
  • Native support for modern standards including USB4, AVX-512, and fast LPDDR5x-8000 memory

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen AI 5 340?

  • Integrated Radeon 840M graphics are relatively weak, falling behind older chips like the Ryzen 7 7840U and competitive Intel integrated graphics
  • Not suitable for AAA gaming at high settings; best limited to older titles or low-demand online games at reduced resolutions
  • Lower core count (6 cores / 12 threads) compared to the 8-core Ryzen AI 7 350 and Strix Point models results in lower overall multi-core ceilings
  • Potential for thermal limits during extremely long renders in intensive software like Premiere Pro due to the 28W default TDP
  • Idle power consumption issues have been noted by some users on early firmware, where performance cores may not fully power down
  • Soldered design means the processor cannot be upgraded or replaced by the user

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cpubenchmark.net
Q2 2025
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PassMark Software - AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 Benchmarks
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phoronix.com
04/08/2025
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AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 "Krackan Point" Offers Outstanding Value
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openbenchmarking.org
29/09/2026
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OpenBenchmarking.org - AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 Comprehensive Test Results
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valid.x86.fr
01/02/2025
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CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen AI 5 340: Would you like me to look for professional English reviews, which offer more in-depth lab testing for this pro...
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cpu-monkey.com
02/03/2026
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AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 Benchmarks & Specifications
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